6 July 3-9, 2025 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | THU 7/3 ▼ COCONUT CREEK ALL OF THE LIGHTS Why wait until the Fourth? The sky lights up early this year as Seminole Casino Coconut Creek hosts its Independence Celebration Fire- works Extravaganza. A spectacular fireworks show, mesmerizing aerial drone perfor- mances, and live music will delight you, and a variety of gourmet food trucks serving up de- licious bites and refreshing drinks will sweeten the deal. 7 p.m. Thursday, at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 NW 40th St., Co- conut Creek; 954-977-6700; casino.hardrock. com. Tickets cost $54 to $81 via ticketmaster. com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ FORT LAUDERDALE GREAT SCOTT! Hop in your DeLorean and head to the Bro- ward Center to watch one of the greatest films of the 1980s backed by the South Flor- ida Symphony Orchestra. The Back to the Fu- ture 40th Anniversary Concert brings Robert Zemeckis’ time-traveling classic to life with a symphonic performance of Alan Silvestri’s memorable score as the film plays on the big screen. The composer will also share new music, and you’ll travel back in time with a DeLorean photo op and ‘80s arcade games. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org. Tickets cost $40 to $182 via ticketmaster.com. CAROLINE VAL FRI 7/4 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI ON THE WATER Wear your red, white, and blue to the Bayfront Park Fourth of July Festival: Centennial Celebra- tion. The annual event is one of Miami’s fa- vorite Independence Day traditions. Hosted by the Bayfront Park Management Trust in collaboration with Breakwater Hospitality Group, this star-spangled celebration invites families, friends, and city residents to enjoy stunning waterfront views, live music, an ar- ray of local food, and a dedicated Kids’ Zone packed with games, bounce houses, and fam- ily activities. At the end of the night, watch the skies light up with one of the city’s largest fireworks displays. 4 p.m. Friday, at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-358-7550; bayfrontparkmiami.com. Admission is free via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ CORAL GABLES IT’S LIT On Independence Day, the Biltmore Hotel and the City of Coral Gables host the city’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. The event features a ten-minute custom aerial drone show and a pre-show performance by the Greater Miami Symphonic Woodwind Quin- tet and the Greater Miami Symphonic Band. 5 p.m. Friday, at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anas- tasia Ave., Coral Gables; 855-969-3080; coral- gables.com. Admission is free and open to the public. SOPHIA MEDINA ▼ MIAMI BEACH GET ROLLING Lace up your skates and glide into the Miami Beach Bandshell’s Fourth of July Roller Disco. The retro-fueled party will transform the outdoor amphitheater into a patriotic skat- ing rink with DJs spinning funk, disco, and house grooves all night long. Wear your best red, white, and blue, and celebrate Indepen- dence Day like it’s 1976. 5 p.m. Friday, at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 786-453-2897. Admission is free with RSVP via miamibeachbandshell.com. CAROLINE VAL SAT 7/5 ▼ DOWNTOWN MIAMI POOL PARTY If you’re looking for a more “Miami” way to celebrate the Fourth, this one’s for you. Cool off and turn up at this swanky Boho-themed pool party. With panoramic views from the 16th floor of the Kimpton Epic Hotel, this rooftop bash offers DJs, cocktails, and luxe cabanas in the heart of downtown. 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Kimpton Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Wy., Miami; 305-424-5226; epichotel.com. Tickets cost $23 via eventbrite.com. CAROLINE VAL ▼ LITTLE HAVANA PLAY BALL Celebrate Team USA as the Marlins take on the Brewers. In recognition of Independence Day, the exclusive Team USA ticket package comes with a limited-edition jersey, making it a must for collectors and superfans. If you haven’t made it out to the ballpark in a while, the long weekend is the perfect opportunity. 4:10 p.m. Saturday, at LoanDepot Park, 501 Marlins Wy., Miami. Tickets cost $14 to $167 via mlbtickets.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN SUN 7/6 ▼ CORAL GABLES ART FILM Celebrate the legacy of Frida Kahlo with a special screening of Frida: Viva La Vida, a com- prehensive documentary marking what would have been the artist’s 118th birthday. Narrated by Asia Argento, the film explores the duality of Kahlo’s life, weaving together her own words from letters, diaries, and pri- vate confessions. This visually stunning doc- umentary brings the art legend’s world back to life through captivating reconstructions, interviews, historical documents, and close looks at her paintings. Noon Sunday, at Coral Gables Arts Cinema, 260 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; 786-472-2249. Tickets cost $20 via ga- blescinema.com. ASHLEY-ANNA ABOREDEN ▼ DANIA BEACH DON’T CRY FOR ME Calling all Argentines: Celebrate the mother- land’s Independence Day at the Festival Viva Argentina. You’ll mark the occasion with au- thentic Argentine food, drinks, music, dancing, and a live Argentine soccer match. Show off your cultural pride with your compatriots all day long. 3 p.m. Sunday, at Casino Dania Beach, 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach; 954- 920-1511; festivalvivaargentina.com. Tickets cost $0 to $107 via eventbrite.com. SOPHIA MEDINA MON 7/7 ▼ VARIOUS VENUES SMELL THE GLOVE This one goes up to 11! Fans of the 1984 Ameri- can mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap, can cele- brate the film’s 41st anniversary with special screenings at select theaters around the city on Monday. Created by Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, the film tells the story of England’s loudest and N I G H T + DAY W E E K O F J U L Y 3 - 9 , 2 0 2 5 M I A M I N E W T I M E S . C O M / C A L E N D A R | B R O W A R D P A L M B E A C H . C O M / C A L E N D A R HOME TEAM Marlins vs. Brewers Saturday Miami Marlins photo ®
